On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, the Management of Southeast Business School (SBS), Southeast University successfully arranged a workshop titled “Can Questions Help Narrow Down Your Research Topic?” for its faculty members. The resource person of the workshop was Prof. Yousuf Mahbubul Islam, Ph.D Vice Chancellor of the university. The event was graced by the presence of distinguished guests, including Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. M. Mofazzal Hossain, Ph.D., Prof. Md. Serjaul Islam, Ph.D., Dean, SBS and Prof. Sheikh Abdur Rahim. Ph.D., Director, BBA Program.


At the outset of the program, Prof. Dr. Sheikh Abdur Rahim, Director, BBA Program welcomed all participants in the workshop and inspired them to publish quality articles in the indexed journals as it is highly related with the university rankings, accreditation etc. Following his inspiring speech, Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. M. Mofazzal Hossain, Ph.D thoroughly explained the essential roles of research like, how research work can help in advancing careers, enhancing the university’s prestige and sharing new knowledge with students.


After the formal discussion, Prof. Yusuf Mahbubul Islam, Ph.D , Vice Chancellor took the lead of the workshop and he emphasized the importance of iterative questioning in refining research topics. He also engaged the participants in brainstorming sessions, encouraging them to generate foundational questions through group activities. The session concluded with presentations of the research activities from each group.

At the end of the program, Prof. Serajul Islam, Ph.D., Dean of SBS, expressed his gratitude to Prof. Yusuf Mahbubul Islam, Ph.D. for conducting the invaluable workshop, and expressed his expectation on its positive impact on the faculty’s research endeavors.

Southeast University (SEU) welcomed its newly admitted students for the Summer Semester of 2024 with a vibrant Freshers' Reception and Orientation Program on July 3rd, 4th, and 5th at its Multipurpose Hall. The program comprised five distinct sessions for different departments.

The inaugural session was held on July 3rd at 10:00 a.m. for the newly admitted students of the CSE department, featuring Mr. Iftekher Alam Ishaque, Chief Operating Officer of SSL Wireless, as the Guest of Honor. Later that day, the second session at 2:00 p.m. welcomed students from the Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), Architecture, and Textile departments. The Chief Guest, Eng. Md. Shamsuzzaman, CIP, Managing Director of Micro Fiber Group, graced this session. July 4th commenced with the third session at 10:00 a.m., which welcomed students from Bangla, English, and Economics depts. Ms. Selina Hossain, President of Bangla Academy, graced the session as the chief guest. Following this, the Forth session on the same day at 3:00 p.m. welcomed students from Southeast Business School. Mr. Mohammad Fazlul Kader, Additional Managing Director, Palli Karma- Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), graced the occasion as the chief guest. Finally, the fifth session of the orientation program was organized by EEE, CSE and Textile Departments Weekend Program. Mr. Sumon Ahmed Sabir, Chief Technology Officer, Fiber@home Limited and Executive Council Member, Asia Pasific Network Information Center (APNIC) was present as Chief Guest.

Throughout all sessions, Prof. Dr. Yusuf Mahbubul Islam, Vice Chancellor of SEU, presided over the proceedings, while Prof. Dr. M. Mofazzal Hossain, Pro Vice Chancellor, Air Vice Marshal M. Abul Bashar (Retd), SEU, Registrar (Acting), Deans, and Heads of SEU extended a heartfelt welcome to the newly enrolled students. The esteemed guests imparted valuable advice, encouraging students to prioritize punctuality and maintain focus. They emphasized the importance of self-development and readiness to tackle future challenges, while pursuing their studies at the beautiful permanent campus of the university at Tejgaon.

Southeast University (SEU) and Police Staff College Bangladesh signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on July 1, 2024, at the ICC, Police Staff College Bangladesh, marking the beginning of a collaborative effort to enhance mutual academic and research cooperation. The MoU was signed by Dr. Mallick Faqrul Islam, bpm, ppm, Rector, Police Staff College Bangladesh, and Prof. Dr. Yusuf Mahbubul Islam, vice chancellor, Southeast University. Prof. Dr. M. Mofazzal Hossain, Pro Vice Chancellor, SEU; Dr. A. F. Masum Rabbani, SDS (Training), Police Staff College; Maj. Gen. Kazi Fakhruddin Ahmed (Retd), Registrar, SEU; Air Vice Marshal M. Abul Bashar (Retd), SEU, Add’l Registrar; and Mr. Mohammad Tarik Al Jalil, SEU BoT Secretary were present in the ceremony.

This agreement is crafted to nurture and strengthen the bilateral relationship between SEU and the Police Staff College Bangladesh. By fostering robust collaboration, both institutions aim to elevate their academic and research capabilities, making significant contributions to the educational and professional landscape of Bangladesh. This strategic partnership will enable the joint development of academic and cultural exchanges in teaching, research, and various other activities. The parties will collaboratively organize seminars, conferences, workshops, meetings, and short courses, fostering a rich environment of shared knowledge and expertise.